GCMC Raises Alarm as 30% of Gas Cylinders Fail Safety Checks Under CRM

The Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company (GCMC) has revealed that nearly 30 percent of gas cylinders submitted for inspection and refurbishment under the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) are unsafe for continued use, raising serious safety concerns for households nationwide.

According to the company, a significant number of cylinders assessed were found to be defective, posing risks such as gas leaks, fires, and possible explosions—hazards that have previously resulted in severe incidents in some communities.

Managing Director Abdul-Rahman Mankir warned that the continued use of faulty cylinders presents a major threat to lives and property. He emphasised the urgent need to expand the CRM across the country to improve safety standards.

He explained that while the model is currently operational in cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Tema, scaling it up to other regions would significantly enhance public safety. He also noted that public awareness of the initiative remains low, even in some urban areas, adding that GCMC plans to partner with the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to intensify education on the programme.

The CRM, spearheaded by the NPA, is designed to ensure that Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders are regularly inspected, maintained, and replaced when necessary. Under the system, consumers exchange empty cylinders for filled and certified ones at designated outlets instead of refilling them independently at fuel stations.